Keepdust andgrit from enteringthe
camcorder's cassettedoor. Dust andgrit
are abrasiveandcauseexcessivewearto
both the camcorder'srecordingand
playback headsandcassettes.
Do not usestrong or abrasivedetergents
when cleaning your camcorder. They
may damagethe camcorder.
Before handling your camcorder,make
sureyour handsand face arefree from
any chemical productssuchassuntan
lotion, asit may damagethe finish.
Do not touch the lenswith your finger!!
The oil from your skin maydamagethe
lens. To clean the lens,always uselens-
cleaning tissuesanda commercially
preparedcleaning solution designedfor
useon cameralens.
Always replacethe lens capon the lens
whenthe camcorderis not in use.
The camcordercan bedamagedby
improper storageor handling. Do not
subjectthecamcorderto swinging,
shaking,or dropping.
Do not storethe camcorderin
temperaturesbelow -22°F (-30°C) or
above 149°F(65°C).
When the camcorder is not in use, always
remove the cassette and AC adapter/
charger or battery.
Retain the original carton for future
storage or shipping purposes.
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Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or
other bright objects or leave your
camcorder in direct sunlight. Doing so
could permanently damage the
camcorder's internal parts.
Avoid operating your camcorder after
moving it from a cold location to a warm
location. Moisture may cause the tape to
stick to the headwheel and damage the
headwheel or tape. Give the camcorder 2
to 3 hours to reach a stable temperature
before inserting a cassette.
Do not operate or leave your
camcorder in extremely humid
environments.
Do not operate the camcorder for
extended periods in temperatures
below 40°F (4°C) or above 95°F
(35°C).
Do not expose the camcorder or
adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
If either component becomes wet,
turn off the power and take the unit to
an Authorized RCA Camcorder
Servicenter.
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